Government moves to regulate food advertising to teens
The US government has set up a working group to look at how food is marketed to all children under the age of 18, in a move that has angered some industry representatives.
Archives for March 13, 2009
Vaccine targeted at E.coli gets first US licence
New technology aimed at reducing the risk of E. coli 0157 in ground beef has won a conditional licence from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Could salt be a mood booster?
Cravings for salty foods may be related to a mood boost from savouring the savoury, suggests new data from the University of Iowa.
One in seven US teens vitamin D deficient: Cornell researchers
One in seven American adolescents is vitamin D deficient, says a new study by Cornell researchers, with better education of consumers critical to boosting levels of the vitamin.
Judge upholds almond pasteurization law
A federal judge has rejected challenges to a law requiring mandatory pasteurization of almonds to reduce risk of salmonella contamination.
JK Sucralose announces expansion despite no final patent decision
JK Sucralose has decided to go through with a major expansion of its sucralose production facilities, despite no final decision as yet on whether it has infringed Tate & Lyle patents.
Ocean Spray promotes from within for new research manager
Cranberry giants Ocean Spray have appointed Dr Christina Khoo to the position of manager of research sciences, emphasizing the company’s continued drive of science.